Company:
City of Boca Raton, FL
Location: Boca Raton
Closing Date: 27/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary: $22.93 - $24.43 Hourly
Location : Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03740
Department: Utility Services
Division: Water Network 42/09501
Opening Date: 10/22/2024
Closing Date: 10/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: B
Job Description
Performs difficult semiskilled work overseeing crews and participating in the work involving the installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer lines and/or appurtenances and lift station equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over an assigned work crew.
Essential Functions
Knowledge of:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY
SEIU Employees
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month
15 years and over 14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE : Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Continuous years of service Percentage
Less than 2 full years 0%
2 to 5 full years 10%
5 to 10 full years 20%
10 full years or more 30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows:
5 to 10 full years $600 annually
10 to 15 full years $800 annually
15 full years and over $1,000 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:
HOLIDAYS : 14 per year: 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 work days - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT : Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
???????EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
02
Do you possess a valid State of Florida class "B" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment?
03
Have you used tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff) or electronic cigarettes (according to the CDC electronic cigarette is defined as "e-cigs," "e-hookahs," "mods," "vape pens," "vapes," "vaping", "tank systems," and "electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)" within the last 12 months from the date of application?
04
What is the highest level of education that you have completed? NOTE: Proof of education is a required condition of employment.
05
How much experience in maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and/or sewer lines and/or lift station maintenance do you possess?
06
Tell us about your experience in the maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and/or sewer lines and/or lift station maintenance. This experience must be clearly listed on your application. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If no previous experience, please state "N/A"
07
Do you posses a FDEP approved Water Distribution System Operator License Level 3?
08
Do you possess an FDEP-approved Wastewater Collection "C" Certification?
09
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please attach a copy of your course completion certificate or copy of syllabus.If you answered "No", please state "N/A".
10
Are you able and willing to wear a hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, safety gloves, safety harness, arc flash PPE, flame retardant uniforms and hearing protectors?
11
Are you willing and able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 50 lbs.?
12
Do you possess a Public Sector and/or Utility Services and/or Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant experience.
13
Please briefly describe any work experience related to Public Sector and/or Utility Services and/or Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant experience. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"
14
To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
Required Question
Location : Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03740
Department: Utility Services
Division: Water Network 42/09501
Opening Date: 10/22/2024
Closing Date: 10/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: B
Job Description
Performs difficult semiskilled work overseeing crews and participating in the work involving the installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer lines and/or appurtenances and lift station equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over an assigned work crew.
Essential Functions
- Assigns and supervises the work of semiskilled and/or skilled workers and equipment operators and participates in the inspection, installation, repair and/or replacement, maintenance, and construction of water and sewer lines, lift station appurtenances, and related facilities;
- Performs or assists in performing more difficult repairs and maintenance tasks;
- Assists in the issuance of Precautionary Boil Water Orders by compiling and communicating all required information;
- Inform residents and customers of precautionary boil water notices;
- Makes line taps;
- Installs, replaces, and removes water meters - makes bores under roadway;
- Reads utility plans and atlases.
- Locates water and sewer mains;
- Locates and raises meters and valves;
- Reviews sewer videos for infiltration, blockages, deflections, breaks, and lateral information;
- Reads meters and gauges;
- Televises sewer lines and documents information;
- Repairs and maintains pumps, valves, blowers, filters, screens, emergency motors, generators, and other equipment;
- Completes work order documentation in a timely manner.
- Conducts and documents fire hydrant flushing;
- Dislodge sewer line blockages;
- Installs backflow prevention devices;
- Pulls pumps and replaces seals and impellers;
- Performs confined space entry;
- Performs landscaping and surface restoration at job site;
- Trains and instructs staff;
- May operate trucks, backhoes, vactors, tapping machines, TV line equipment, and other equipment in connection with essential functions and related tasks;
- Ensures vehicles are stocked with tools and inventory items;
- May be required to work overtime and/or be on call;
Knowledge of:
- Methods and techniques used in the installation, replacement, maintenance, repair, and construction of water and sewer lines
- The occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work
- The repair and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components of lift stations
- Preventative maintenance and the use and safe operation of trade tools
- The use the specialized tools and operate equipment related to water, sewer, and lift station repair and maintenance
- Reading comprehension - understanding written sentences, interpreting diagrams such as technical drawings or schematics, and paragraphs in work-related documents
- Time management - efficiently organizing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and allocating time for duties.
- Critical thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Problem solving - identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
- Complete assigned tasks and duties independently or with limited hands-on oversight
- Effectively exchange or share information, both verbally and non-verbally, in a clear, focused, and easy to understand way.
- Perform semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under adverse conditions.
- Assign daily tasks and projects within work group; supervise and support the work of others
- Maintain records and prepare reports
- Work a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays, weekends and evenings as needed.
- Wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, welder's helmet, face shield, safety harness, safety vest, and gloves.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Three years of experience in maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and/or sewer lines and/or lift stations.
- FDEP approved Water Distribution System Operator License, Level 3
- Wastewater Collection C Certification
- Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no more than six points in the last three (3) years.
- Previous Public Sector and/or Utility Services and/or Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant experience is preferred
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verifications
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Workers' Compensation
- Physical
- Drug and Alcohol Screening
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY
SEIU Employees
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month
15 years and over 14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE : Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Continuous years of service Percentage
Less than 2 full years 0%
2 to 5 full years 10%
5 to 10 full years 20%
10 full years or more 30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows:
5 to 10 full years $600 annually
10 to 15 full years $800 annually
15 full years and over $1,000 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:
- The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatorycontribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period forthis plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
- An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution.
- The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection.
HOLIDAYS : 14 per year: 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 work days - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT : Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
???????EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a valid State of Florida class "B" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment?
- Yes
- No
03
Have you used tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff) or electronic cigarettes (according to the CDC electronic cigarette is defined as "e-cigs," "e-hookahs," "mods," "vape pens," "vapes," "vaping", "tank systems," and "electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)" within the last 12 months from the date of application?
- I have used tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes in the last 12 months from the date of application.
- I have not used tobacco products or e-cigarettes in the last 12 months from the date of application.
04
What is the highest level of education that you have completed? NOTE: Proof of education is a required condition of employment.
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade or Vocational School
- Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctoral Degree
05
How much experience in maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and/or sewer lines and/or lift station maintenance do you possess?
- I have no previous experience
- less than 3 years of experience
- 3 years of experience or more
06
Tell us about your experience in the maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and/or sewer lines and/or lift station maintenance. This experience must be clearly listed on your application. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If no previous experience, please state "N/A"
07
Do you posses a FDEP approved Water Distribution System Operator License Level 3?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you possess an FDEP-approved Wastewater Collection "C" Certification?
- Yes
- No
09
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please attach a copy of your course completion certificate or copy of syllabus.If you answered "No", please state "N/A".
10
Are you able and willing to wear a hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, safety gloves, safety harness, arc flash PPE, flame retardant uniforms and hearing protectors?
- Yes
- No
11
Are you willing and able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 50 lbs.?
- Yes
- No
12
Do you possess a Public Sector and/or Utility Services and/or Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant experience.
- Yes
- No
13
Please briefly describe any work experience related to Public Sector and/or Utility Services and/or Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant experience. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"
14
To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
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